Informal network of residents, exchanging information on all matters relevant to the street, eg planning matters, flooding, anti social behaviour etc, as well as holding a summer picnic in Elthorne Park and social meetings in local pubs. Some co-operative purchasing and good neighbour activities. Regular…

Ashley Road is an 18-bed project providing temporary accommodation and a high level of support for people with issues relating to substance use, offending and mental ill health. This service is for: People whose substance misuse is leading to a chaotic lifestyle (eg, street activity,…

For age 50+ We provide freshly cooked meals comprising of fried rice, chappati, meat curry, vegetable curry, dal, salad and sweets for elderly and disabled Asian men and women in the boroughs of Islington and Hackney. Special needs members with dietary restrictions are also catered for.…

The Association for Group and Individual Psychotherapy was founded in 1974 as a Professional Association of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists. It now has members working in London, the rest of the UK and in Europe. AGIP, based in Archway, North Islington, offers a pluralistic and innovative training…

A work experience programme provided by Ambitious about Autism. Ambitious about Autism and the Civil Service have been working together since 2015 to develop the Autism Exchange work experience programme. The programme provides young people (16-25) with autism: Paid experiences of work with employers who…

Every year, they distribute millions of pounds of the National Lottery's good cause money to community groups and charitable projects around the UK. A quick and easy way to get small Lottery grants of between £300 and £10,000

For those residents who are struggling with the cost of food and are not regular cooks Bags of Taste are offering a distance learning course that will show you how to cook a variety of recipes at home that you can make very cheaply. We…

Barnsbury & Caledonian Mutual Aid Group The Barnsbury & Caledonian Mutual Aid Group is a grassroots community group volunteering support for neighbours during the Covid-19/ Coronavirus outbreak. Volunteers from the group can help if you are in need - whether it be picking…

This warm and friendly hall is a modern light-filled community resource comprising of a large hall, seminar room, toilets (including accessible toilet), kitchen opening up into both halls, reception area and potential access to play area and garden (garden part of package only at our…

Our mission is to improve the housing opportunities for those requiring social rented housing in Barnsbury in a spirit of fairness and equity. We acts as a catalyst for community engagement in our neighbourhood. Homes are maintained to a high quality standard, thus improving the housing opportunities for…

At Barnsbury Therapy Rooms, based in Islington, we offer a range of therapies including psychotherapy, counselling and executive coaching, as well as Pesso Boyden Therapy, Psychodynamic Relationship Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Autism Therapy and Mindfulness. We work from three beautiful, calm therapy rooms in…

Set within s secure gated residential complex, the Community space is divided into three separate rooms over ground, first and second floors the uppers floors are accessed via a staircase. The remainder of the space is taken up by circulation space and ancillary facilities (kitchen…

We recruit, train and place volunteers in primary schools to help children with reading. Beanstalk reading helpers work with children on a one-to-one basis, giving them their full attention and support to: improve reading levels increase overall confidence inspire a lifelong love of reading

ARE YOU OVER 50? COULD YOU BE A BEFRIENDER TO OLDER PEOPLE? You can make a difference to the quality of life of lonely and isolated older people by committing 2-3 hours every week. Befriending Matters is a project where volunteers over 50 provide support to the…